I started this blog because writing it down serves as a reminder of how far I've come. It also puts into perspective the direction in which I am going. It's like therapy. I have a story to tell. A story of brokenness, insecurity, horrible choices, feelings of inadequacy, and fear, but also wholeness, confidence, grace, restoration, love, and the continual process of being healed.
As I sit here typing my introduction, I am currently praying for direction regarding my life. Boy, I have several prayer requests to God! However, I also rest in the assurance knowing that He has me. I am confident God will bring me to His expected end.
A little about me. I am a 42 year old mom to three beautiful children. I am also a born again Christian. Which simply means, I have accepted Christ as my Savior, I believe that he died on the cross for my sins and was raised again for the redemption of man, for me. This does not mean, I am exempt from making mistakes, from sinning, it just means, through repentance, I am forgiven and covered by His grace. It also means that in some cases, I have to live with the consequences of my decisions. However, I am finding out, when you are obedient to Christ, even your mistakes are covered in grace! The great part about my relationship with God is I am 100% sure of His love for me, just the way I am!
My story is not to point fingers or expose anyone. My story is about my life, all of it, which doesn't start with my marriage and end with my divorce. My story is a living testament about falling from His grace but then experiencing complete restoration. It's about confronting the issues in my life that were infiltrating every area. It's about taking responsibility for my actions and being healed from the source of that action. It's also about overcoming and helping others. It's about me Taking Out the Trash, so that healing could begin. My story is about the redemptive work of Jesus Christ in Deanna Parrish! A process which happens daily.
This blog is not something I take lightly. Over the past few months, I have gone back and forth with telling my story, but know there is freedom in transparency. Although, Taking Out the Trash, highlights the difficult parts of my life, through it, I've gained wisdom in so may areas. My prayer is that you are blessed by my words and maybe my story can help someone else. Please feel free to subscribe, follow, comment, like and/or share.
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